Basketball News
Ja Morant Is Showing How Much Better He Can Be
The New York Times - 19 May 2021 06:01
Morant, who won last season's Rookie of the Year Award, avoided a sophomore slump. Still, amid his high-flying dunks and fearsome drives, there is room for him to grow.
Barkley aids Alabama city's public schools staff
ESPN - 19 May 2021 04:48
Charles Barkley, who played at Auburn before his stellar NBA career, donated $1,000 apiece to the more than 200 employees of a city school system in his native Alabama amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kerr: Play-in game result of 'meaningful season'
ESPN - 19 May 2021 04:48
After years of looking at the postseason as "win the championship or bust," Golden State coach Steve Kerr wants Stephen Curry and the Warriors to enjoy and appreciate their growth as they enter the NBA's play-in tourname...
More than 100 seniors apply for entry into 2021 NBA draft
ESPN - 19 May 2021 01:31
Teams are now allowed to contact seniors who've applied for the draft, including Iowa's Luke Garza, Gonzaga's Corey Kispert and Oregon's Chris Duarte.
Jeremy Lin and Anthony Yu Discuss Being Asian American in the Basketball World
SLAMonline - 19 May 2021 23:46
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This year, it's happening as anti-Asian hate crimes rise at an alarming rate. In response, the #StopAsianHate campaign has generated nationwide support,with NBA ...
The ACES Omni Elite Classic Returns May 26 in New York City
SLAMonline - 19 May 2021 22:41Knicks GM Scott Perry Rumored to be Receiving Contract Extension
SLAMonline - 19 May 2021 21:53
The New York Knicks made the playoffs this season for the first time in eight years, which has some positive ramifications for Knicks’ front office executives. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Knicks general mana...
Cleveland Cavaliers Could See Major Changes Coming to Front Office
SLAMonline - 19 May 2021 21:49
After yet another disappointing season in Cleveland, the Cavaliers may be going into next season with a new look in the front office. According to Forty Eight Minutes’ Sam Amico, the Cavs ownership team, including Dan ...
N.B.A. Awards Picks: Why Stephen Curry Could Win M.V.P.
The New York Times - 19 May 2021 18:22
Denver's Nikola Jokic separated himself early with historic play. Then Curry, who has won two Most Valuable Player Awards with Golden State, went on a historic run of his own.
Sabrina Ionescu's First Triple-Double Leads Liberty Over Lynx
The New York Times - 19 May 2021 15:31
The Liberty star's big night was a rarity in the W.N.B.A., but it was par for the course for her.
What our experts are looking forward to in Warriors-Lakers
ESPN - 19 May 2021 15:17
What should we expect when LeBron James and Stephen Curry clash with a playoff spot on the line?
Jared Dudley Calls Lakers Path to Finals Hardest in NBA History
SLAMonline - 19 May 2021 13:00
Looking the defend their title from last season, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to have a difficult path to the 2021 NBA Finals. After a season full of injuries, they finished with the seventh-best record in the Wester...
NBA playoffs 2021: Matchups, intel and predictions
ESPN - 19 May 2021 07:24
The NBA playoffs are here! But first, let's figure out which teams will make it out of the play-in tournament. Are the defending champs vulnerable?
Sources: Vanterpool, Gates out from T-Wolves
ESPN - 19 May 2021 04:48
David Vanterpool, whose lack of being considered for the Timberwolves job after Ryan Saunders was fired caused anger among NBA players, will not be back with the team next season, sources told ESPN.